The Washington Nationals announced on Friday morning that rookie right-hander Stephen Strasburg(notes) has a "significant tear" in his ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and that it will likely require "Tommy John" reconstructive surgery.
He and the team will seek a second medical opinion, but Strasburg — who rocketed to fame this summer with the hopes of an entire franchise pinned to his right arm — would probably miss the entire 2011 season (if not more) if surgery is required.
via sports.yahoo.com
That would be a huge blow for the Nationals and honestly, to the MLB in general. Players like Strasburg make the league competitive and really interesting to watch.
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